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Short Description: A complete guide to South Korea\u2019s B-2-2 Tourist\/Transit (Jeju) entry route: eligibility, restrictions, stay rules, documents, risks, and official sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last Verified On: April 7, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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| Country<\/td>\n | South Korea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Visa name<\/td>\n | Tourist \/ Transit (Jeju)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Visa short name<\/td>\n | B-2-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category<\/td>\n | Short-stay tourism \/ transit entry status tied to Jeju rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Main purpose<\/td>\n | Tourism in Jeju and, in limited official schemes, transit-linked or group-tour entry arrangements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Typical applicant<\/td>\n | Travelers entering Jeju under visa-waiver\/Jeju-specific entry arrangements who are granted B-2-2 status on arrival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Validity<\/td>\n | Not a standard long-validity residence visa; stay permission is determined at entry and under applicable Jeju entry rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stay duration<\/td>\n | Commonly short stay only; exact permitted period depends on nationality, route, and current immigration rules at entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entries allowed<\/td>\n | Typically tied to the specific admission\/entry permission; not a general multi-entry residence status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extension possible?<\/td>\n | Limited and case-specific; generally not a route designed for extension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Work allowed?<\/td>\n | No, except if separately authorized under another proper status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Study allowed?<\/td>\n | Limited only to incidental short recreational activity; not for formal study programs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family allowed?<\/td>\n | Yes, family members may travel if each person independently qualifies for admission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PR path?<\/td>\n | No direct path<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Citizenship path?<\/td>\n | No direct path; only indirect if a person later changes to a qualifying long-term status lawfully<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The South Korean B-2-2<\/strong> category is generally understood as the Jeju-related tourist\/transit short-stay entry status<\/strong> used within Korea\u2019s broader short-term visitor framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In practical terms, this is not a normal long-term residence visa<\/strong>. It is a short-stay visitor status<\/strong> connected to South Korea\u2019s immigration rules for Jeju Island entry<\/strong>, including Jeju\u2019s well-known special visa-waiver arrangements and certain tourism\/transit-related entry schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jeju has long operated under special tourism policies intended to promote inbound travel. South Korea therefore created a more flexible Jeju-linked visitor framework for some foreign nationals, while still preserving border control and immigration discretion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is mainly for people who are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Korea uses visa\/status classifications such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n B-2-2<\/strong> sits in the short-stay visitor space<\/strong>, not the long-term resident space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where many applicants get confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n B-2-2 is best understood as an immigration status\/classification used for Jeju-related tourist\/transit entry, rather than a conventional long-term visa sticker category that most applicants actively \u201cchoose\u201d like a work or study visa.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on nationality and route, a traveler may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may see related references such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because public-facing English naming is not always perfectly standardized across all official pages, readers should verify the exact wording on the current official portal before travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strictly speaking, many travelers do not \u201capply\u201d for B-2-2 as a normal consular visa<\/strong>. Instead, they qualify for Jeju-specific admission rules<\/strong> and are granted the status on arrival or within that program structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes. This is primarily for short-term leisure travel connected to Jeju.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possibly, but only where South Korea\u2019s current official transit\/entry rules actually allow it. Transit rules are very nationality- and routing-specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, if each traveler independently qualifies and carries proper documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not ideal<\/strong> unless the visit is genuinely short and fits the tourism\/entry framework. Many medical travelers should confirm whether a C-3 medical tourism<\/strong> or other category is more appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the purpose is meetings, market research, or business discussions, a C-3 short-term business visitor route<\/strong> is usually more appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. This is not for job hunting with intent to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. Use the correct work visa such as an E-series<\/strong> category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. Formal study normally requires D-2<\/strong>, D-4<\/strong>, or another proper student status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. Those intending to live with family in Korea usually need a family-based or long-term stay status such as an F-series<\/strong> category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No, unless merely visiting Jeju as a tourist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally no. South Korea now has separate frameworks for remote work in some cases. Jeju tourist entry is not the safe default for sustained remote work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. Business setup and investment activity typically require different visa routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. Use the proper religious or mission-related status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No for paid work or official performances. A proper activity-based visa is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. Diplomatic or official passport holders should use the relevant official\/diplomatic route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use B-2-2 if your real purpose is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> Using a tourist\/Jeju entry route for a hidden long-term or work purpose can lead to refusal of entry, cancellation of stay, or later visa problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Officially, this route is for short-term visitor purposes connected to Jeju tourism\/transit arrangements, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally prohibited:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a grey area many travelers misunderstand. South Korean tourist admission rules do not clearly authorize people to base themselves in Korea and perform sustained remote work simply because the employer is abroad. If remote work is central to your stay, verify whether you need another visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pure tourism status is not the best category for business meetings. Even if no salary is paid in Korea, a business-focused trip may fit better under another short-stay category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Short, informal, incidental volunteer activity can still be problematic if it resembles labor. If the activity benefits an organization in a structured way, a work\/appropriate visa may be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may enter as a tourist to attend a wedding or meet a partner, but not<\/strong> to bypass the correct family migration route if your true intent is to remain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourist \/ Transit (Jeju)<\/p>\n\n\n\n B-2-2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally rendered in English as Tourist \/ Transit (Jeju)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Public official English sources do not always spell out sub-streams in a user-friendly way. In practice, B-2-2 is associated with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a more granular internal stream exists, it is not consistently published in a consolidated applicant-facing format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Korea\u2019s visa taxonomy has remained broadly stable, but how embassies and portals display labels can differ. Always rely on the current official visa portal or mission page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because B-2-2 is closely tied to Jeju entry rules, eligibility depends heavily on nationality, route, and current policy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the biggest variable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some nationalities may use Jeju\u2019s visa-free system or related entry arrangements; others may be excluded, restricted, or subject to extra scrutiny. South Korea maintains nationality-based visa and entry rules through official immigration policy and embassy guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must verify your nationality against current official rules before travel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A valid passport is required. Korea\u2019s published visitor guidance often expects the passport to remain valid through the stay; many airlines and border authorities prefer significantly more validity. Six months\u2019 validity is a common practical benchmark, but travelers should check the latest official and airline rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No special universal age minimum or maximum is publicly stated for B-2-2 itself, but minors need parental documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not applicable for this visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No Korean or English test requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not always required, but may be relevant if staying with a host or joining a group tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n None.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Needed only if traveling as a family or supported by a host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not applicable unless another purpose is involved, in which case B-2-2 may be the wrong category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travelers should be able to show sufficient funds for the planned stay if requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n May be requested at airline check-in or immigration inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often important in practice, especially for short-stay entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No general long-stay medical requirement is typical for this route, but infectious disease or public health controls may apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A serious criminal or immigration violation history can affect admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not always formally mandatory in publicly available visa-class rules, but strongly advisable and sometimes requested by travel providers or linked to practical risk management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not usually a standard pre-application requirement for pure Jeju visa-free admission, but this can vary if a consular application is needed for a related route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The traveler must have a genuine temporary visitor purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes. This is a short-stay route. Intent to leave matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants should generally be able to show they reside elsewhere and will depart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Normally short stays do not trigger the same alien registration obligations as long-term stays, but any stay or status issue should be checked against current Hi Korea rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No general quota known for B-2-2 itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Highly relevant if your nationality cannot use Jeju visa-free entry or needs pre-clearance through a Korean mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible for certain passport types, residence holders, or transit arrangements under current policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be ineligible or refused boarding\/entry if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you say \u201ctourism\u201d but carry job contracts, school papers, or business setup documents, officers may suspect misuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While not always formally listed as a rigid test, weak evidence of return plans can hurt credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a consular application is required instead of visa-free entry, incomplete forms or missing papers can lead to refusal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not usually the central refusal factor, but lack of coverage can raise practical concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If supporting documents are required, poor translations can cause doubt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the border, inconsistent answers can lead to denial even if paperwork looks acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Families may use the route together, but each traveler must independently meet the rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very limited. The benefit is convenience for short travel, not immigration progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No direct long-term benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is especially important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jeju entry arrangements are not the same as unrestricted admission to all of South Korea.<\/strong> Historically, some travelers admitted under Jeju-specific rules were expected to remain within Jeju unless separately authorized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> Do not assume Jeju entry automatically permits travel to mainland Korea. Check current official rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually limited for short stays, but all travelers must obey immigration instructions and departure deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A short-stay permission may end when you depart. Re-entry is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because this route depends heavily on current Jeju admission policy, there is no one-size-fits-all public rule that applies equally to all nationalities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The immigration officer determines the authorized stay at entry, within the legal framework for that category and nationality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually short-term only. For many visitor categories in Korea, short-stay periods often fall within 30 to 90 days, but you must not assume this for B-2-2 without checking your exact nationality and route<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a sticker visa is not issued in advance, \u201cvalidity\u201d is less relevant than the granted admission period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually linked to the specific trip. Not a general long-term multi-entry residence permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the date of entry into Korea\/Jeju as recorded by immigration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overstaying can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not assume any grace period exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If extension is even possible, it must be handled before expiry with immigration. For most ordinary tourists, extension should not be expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For B-2-2, the document set depends on whether you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below is the most practical master checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not required for pure tourism, but useful as supporting evidence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not normally required, unless used as evidence of ties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For family travel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If staying with someone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not always mandatory, but useful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on nationality or embassy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For simple tourism, many travelers do not need extensive civil-document legalization. But if documents are requested:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a visa application is required, use the exact photo specifications from the mission or Visa Portal. Do not guess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common Mistake:<\/strong> Submitting screenshots of bank app balances instead of official statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no universally published single B-2-2 minimum funds number<\/strong> for all applicants in official public materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should show that you can pay for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A host or family member may support the trip, but that does not replace the need for credible overall circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No universal publicly stated \u201cseasoning\u201d rule found for this category. Still, stable funds are better than sudden deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statements in local currency are generally acceptable, but clarity helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strong evidence includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Jeju visa-free entry itself, there may be no visa application fee<\/strong> because there may be no consular visa application at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a Korean visa application is required instead, fees depend on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> Korean visa fees and reciprocity schedules can change. Check the latest official fee page of the relevant embassy\/consulate or Visa Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no single universal B-2-2 processing time<\/strong> because many travelers do not apply for it in advance at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a consular visa is required, processing time varies by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need a visa, apply well in advance. If you rely on Jeju visa-free entry, still verify rules before booking non-refundable travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not typically a standard step for simple Jeju visa-free entry. If a mission processes a visa application, local procedures govern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Border interviews are possible. Consular interviews may also be requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not required for this short-stay route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not required for ordinary tourist entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most ordinary short-term visitors are exempt from long-stay medical\/police documentation, unless a specific mission asks otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official approval-rate data for B-2-2 specifically<\/strong> is not typically published in a clear applicant-facing format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No reliable official public percentage should be assumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A short cover letter can help if applying through a mission or if your case has special facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if Jeju entry is visa-free for your nationality, check rules before buying tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many strong applicants prepare a single page showing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This can make border questioning easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a parent or spouse is paying, carry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Add a short note such as:\n– salary bonus\n– property sale\n– family transfer\n– savings consolidation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back it up with proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parents should each have digital and printed copies of:\n– children\u2019s passports\n– birth certificates\n– consent letters\n– hotel details<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not bring business contracts, CVs, or job search materials on a pure tourist trip unless there is a legitimate reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ask only if:\n– nationality eligibility is unclear\n– route rules are unclear\n– your passport category is unusual\n– you are applying from a third country<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually optional for a simple tourist case, but helpful when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no derivative \u201cdependent status\u201d under this tourist route in the long-stay sense. Each family member must independently qualify for entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n None beyond ordinary visitor permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not especially relevant in the same way as long-term dependent visas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a visa application is required, each traveler typically files separately, though families may submit together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For tourist travel, married couples are easiest to document. Unmarried partners may travel together, but they do not get special dependent rights under this route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not clearly authorized under ordinary tourist rules. If your stay depends on ongoing remote work, verify another suitable visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not allowed if they involve productive work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Risky if it resembles work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No active income-generating activity in Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Owning investments abroad is not itself the issue; performing work while in Korea is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only incidental informal learning, tourism activities, or very short non-degree experiences that do not amount to formal study. Anything more should use the correct student visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If business is the real purpose, use the proper short-term business route instead of B-2-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not allowed for unauthorized work or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if you qualify for Jeju visa-free or hold a valid visa, final admission is decided by immigration at the port of entry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Airlines may enforce stricter boarding checks than travelers expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be ready to answer basic purpose and itinerary questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leaving Jeju\/Korea may end your stay permission. Re-entry is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your passport changes, check whether any visa or travel authorization must be reissued or carried with the old passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel consistently on the same passport used for booking and visa\/eligibility assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transit exceptions are technical and change often. Verify current routing rules directly with official sources and your airline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not a route designed for routine extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only in exceptional cases if immigration law and local office discretion allow it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In general, visitor statuses are poor platforms for switching inside Korea, especially where original entry was tourism-based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not assume any automatic bridging or implied status exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> If you need work, study, or family residence, the safer route is usually to leave and apply properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No direct PR route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only indirectly if you later qualify for and switch to a long-term residence status under lawful rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Short tourist stays generally do not build meaningful residence time for PR\/naturalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A very short tourist stay generally does not create an immigration pathway benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For ordinary short tourist stays, tax residence is usually not the main issue. But unauthorized work can create both immigration and tax problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Short-stay visitors generally do not complete long-term foreign registration unless they move into another status requiring it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carry accurate accommodation details and update plans honestly if asked by immigration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not overstay. Korea enforces immigration compliance seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This section is highly important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some passport holders can use Jeju visa-free entry more easily; others are excluded or need regular visas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Diplomatic, official, or service passport holders may be subject to separate bilateral arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some Korean transit or entry concessions may depend on holding visas or residence permits from third countries, but these rules are technical and change frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Korea has visa waiver and reciprocity arrangements with many countries. These do not all map neatly onto Jeju-specific admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must verify your exact nationality\/passport category with official sources.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Need parental consent if not traveling with both parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carry custody orders or notarized consent as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carry adoption\/custody papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a short tourist trip, both can travel as individual visitors if each qualifies. Recognition issues become more important in family migration categories than in tourist entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rules are highly case-specific. A travel document may not be treated the same as a national passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use one passport consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Declare honestly if asked. A prior refusal does not automatically bar entry, but concealment is worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prior Korean or third-country immigration violations can trigger scrutiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Can affect admissibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Urgency does not override eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a separate visa is involved, ask the issuing mission whether travel with old and new passports is accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible only if the Korean mission there accepts third-country residents or applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carry legal supporting documents to avoid identity doubts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Expect heavy scrutiny and likely need formal guidance from the mission before travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n |